Olot Postal Codes: 17800 to 17812 | La Garrocha, Girona, Cataluña

Key Facts

Olot is a municipality and the capital of the comarca (county) of La Garrocha, located in the province of Girona within the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. Situated in the northeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula, Olot lies approximately 50 kilometers northeast of the city of Girona and about 120 kilometers north of Barcelona. The municipality covers an area of approximately 29 square kilometers and has a population of around 36,000 inhabitants, making it the most populous town in the volcanic zone of La Garrocha. Olot is famously known as the 'City of Volcanoes' due to its unique location within the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, which contains over 40 volcanic cones and numerous lava flows. The town's economy has historically been based on textile manufacturing and religious imagery production, though tourism has become increasingly important due to its natural volcanic landscapes and cultural heritage. Olot is divided into several neighborhoods and urban districts that reflect its historical growth patterns. For those seeking postal code information for Olot's various neighborhoods and surrounding areas, this website provides comprehensive access to accurate postal data for all sub-regions within this volcanic municipality.

Neighboring Regions

• Les Preses
• Sant Joan les Fonts
• Santa Pau
• Riudaura
• La Vall de Bianya